Akpabio clarifies: Never promised to secure senatorial tickets for defeated colleagues
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has clarified he never promised to secure senatorial return tickets for colleagues who lost All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries.
The clarification comes after media reports suggested he made such promises. Akpabio, through his media aide Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, stated he only empathized with senators affected by primary election outcomes.
'For the record, Senator Akpabio has neither made nor authorized to be made such promise,' the statement read. He assured APC leadership is actively working to address primary issues and final candidates list will be released according to party rules.
Akpabio also addressed calls for Senate to probe the military, stating public investigations are not opportune when troops are engaged against terrorism and banditry. He prefers closed-door engagements with security agencies.
The Senate President urged media to seek clarification before publication to avoid sensational misrepresentations.